Archives for November 10, 2005

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Fonterra scientists study genes for new enzymes

By  Chris Mercer

Technology able to isolate genetic information has uncovered a new generation of enzymes in dairy cows' stomachs, as New Zealand dairy group Fonterra looks to capitalise.

More dairy strikes planned over farmgate prices

By  Anita Awbi

British farmers are planning another strike in protest over low prices paid by retailers and processors for their goods, adding to calls from MPs and lobby groups for mandatory legislation to force supermarkets into line.

Nut allergies may not last, says study

By  Lorraine Heller

As Europe prepares for tougher rules on allergen labeling, a new study has found that allergies to almonds, pecans, cashews and other tree nuts may not be lifelong.

Ferro develops high-purity parenteral sugars

By Kirsty Barnes

Ferro introduced its new high-purity, low-endotoxin sucrose, maltose and trehalose sugars at the recent CPhI in Madrid, designed to improve product quality and broaden the market for injectable protein-based APIs.